Nailasikau Lavaki

NaiLasikau Lavaki 78 years old passed away on July 22nd in Orem, Utah, USA. He was born on November 7th 1945 in Neiafu, Vava’u, Tonga to Olga Emil Wofgramm and Sione ‘Alamoti Lavaki. He married Neosita Tui’one. They were married in Nuku’alofa, Tonga on January 29th 1970. NaiLasikau is the oldest of 10 children. He was raised by his grandparents ‘Ana Latu Masiu Wolfgramm and Emil Wofgramm. NaiLasikau grew up learning carpentry work from his grandfather Emil. He attended school at the local elementary school. He played rugby while attending Liahona High School. The position he played was flyhalf. After he graduated from Liahona High School he served a mission for two years for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints in Nuku’alofa Tonga Mission. After his mission he married Neosita Tui’one and they lived in Kolofo’ou, Nuku’alofa, Tonga. NaiLasikau took his family to Hawaii and attended BYU Hawaii from 1980 to 1982. He received his Associates Degree in Building Construction Technology and returned back to Tonga and worked at Liahona High School Physical Facilities Department. He was in charge of their material center. He was also in charge of clearing all their import vehicles and supplies. Because he just loved to build they had him help in the major construction projects. Later he became the Assistant Director for the Physical Facilities Department. NaiLasikau loved to serve. He served as a Bishop, a counselor to the Bishopric but his favorite calling was teaching in Sunday School. His favorite hobby was watching action movies. Survived by his former wife Neosita Tui’one(Hawaii), His children, Oloka Lavaki (Auckland,NZ), Jeffrey Lavaki (Texas), Finau Liutai (Lloyd Liutai, Orem,Utah), Olivia Moleni (Sione Moleni, Laie, Hawaii), LeeRoy Lavaki (Melissa Carlson, Portland,Oregon), Arnold Lavaki (Karen Nihipali, Laie Hawaii), Mekemeke Iosua (Nofoaiga Iosua, St George, Utah) His grandchildren, Semisi Vaha’i(Auckland,NZ), Mekemeke Vaha’i(Auckland,NZ), Michael Needham(Orem,UT),Brandon Lavaki(Sacramento,Ca), Vaea Liutai(Orem,UT), Kaufo’ou Liutai(Orem,UT), Suaesi Moleni(Laie,HI), Dianah Moleni(Laie,HI), Keoni Moleni(Laie,HI), Anela Moleni(Laie,HI), Olivia Lavaki(Portland,OR), Maila Lavaki(Portland, OR), Lu’isa Lavaki(Laie,HI), Edith Iosua(St George, UT), Elizabeth Iosua(St George,UT), Elenoa Iosua(St. George,UT). His Brothers and Sisters, Otolose Lavaki, Stella Mu’amoholeva, Luti Gallahar, Linda Lavaki, Falamoe Lavaki, ‘Ana Mo’unga and Benjamin Lavaki. Proceded in death by his grandparents ‘Ana Latu Wolfgramm, Emil Wolfgramm, Mele ‘Anitema Fainga’a and NaiLasikau Lavaki. His parents, Olga Emil Wolfgramm and Sione ‘Alamoti Lavaki. His sisters, Lola ‘Unga and ‘Alilia Manongi Lavaki. His Funeral Services will be in Provo, Utah on August 2nd, 2024. Viewing: 7am – 10:30 am Bishop’s program: 11:00 am – 12 pm Provo Utah 1st Stake 1625 South Slate Canyon Drive, Provo. UT. 84606. Burial 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Provo City Cemetery 610 South State Street Provo, UT 84606. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all those who took the time to visit Dad while he was still alive and to those invididuals who helped him as well. We are so grateful for Serenity Funeral Home for all their help in making this weight much lighter on our shoulders. Please share memories and condolences at www.serenityfhs.com

Nailasikau Lavaki

November 7, 1945 - July 22, 2024